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hmnborczon's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
kivt's review against another edition
3.0
These books were okay but not super compelling, and had some weird shit going on with race. I had no idea that there was some controversy around them, but I'm glad other people were perturbed too. Really disappointing on Wrede's part.
heidinay's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
The same critiques hold for this book regarding the total lack of indigenous presence. I still like the characters, especially seeing Eff come into her own more. I read the whole series in 3 days and found it relaxing and escapist from modern hellscape. I do agree with another reviewer who laments how little we get to know the Cathayans as people and characters.
sallyavena's review
3.0
I always come away from these books confused as to whether I liked them or not. The story is compelling and you are drawn in. The characters, especially Eff, are likable. The more fantasy elements of it, I could do with out though. I do wish she would provide a map. The story is loosely based on American geography and history, yet there are some weird twists to it as well which makes a little confusing. Again, it's Harry Potter meets Little House on the Prairie.
fiatlux78's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
browsingthebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this trilogy and the final book ended so well! I just wish the the story kept going, because while you do get a satisfying ending, there is still so much to explore in this world! This series was a bit outside my normal reading so I’m so glad a friend got me to read it. It was a true unexpected gem!
bunrab's review against another edition
5.0
I've enjoyed this series. It's YA, with our heroine starting out as a kid and most of it taking place while she's a YA herself, but this volume has her as a working adult (though still PG-rated; Sergeant Amy helps keep it that way! I like Sergeant Amy!) and we have a satisfactory conclusion, though probably not a huge surprise to anyone who's been paying attention. The magical animals in this alternate history fantasy - where non-magical mammoths are still extant in the western hemisphere in the late 1800's - give it a neat twist.
mamap's review against another edition
3.0
ok, not as great as the first. really anti-climatic at the end. author wraps up everything in 4 pages. who does that?